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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
SHOT IN THE THIGH.
A sunday Night Fracas TnaJ was
SmOthered.

Sunday night, about 9 o'clock, at the
Turf Exchange saloon, near the corner o
Park and Wyoming streets, Owen Dugan
was shot in the thigh by Jerry Driscoll.
The shooting was kept very quiet, sven the
police authorities being denied Information.
The wounded man was taken charge OF by
the manager OF the saloon. DR.. Bacon be.
ing the attending physician. Tuesday the
Mr.. Dugan vas removed to the County
Hospital, 80 that the noise Of the saloon
would not interfere with his rest. The re-
moval was sanctioned by a nephew of the
wounded man. But no sooner was the re-
moval made than the nephew went before
Justice Dingevon and swore out a warrant
for the arrest of Jerry Driscoll for an as
sault with a murderous weapon. Driscoll
was ar2ested and arraigned before the JUS
tice, and held in $1,000 to appear for ex-
animation when Dugan would be able to
appear.
An investigation OF the affair resulted:
Last Sunday evening the wounded man
Dugan), Driscoll and the barkeeper of the
saloon were seated ear the stove, in the
rear OF the place, enjoying themselves BY
singing songs. Dugan had inst rendered an
Irish ballad in al inimitable manner, and
was requested by Driscoll to sing another.
This request was refused by Dugan, and
Discroll lin fun, probably, to show that
his requests must be compiled with, went
behind the bar and got a 45.calibre Colt
revolver, cooked it, and presented it to-
ward Dugan. Dugan, fearing the pistol
might go OIL, grabbed hold OF it, resulting
in the weapon being discharged, tue bali
entering his right thigh. and coming
out just above the knee joint, making a
flesh wound.
The wounded man is a miner. but out of
Driscoll is a c~ase-keeper in |
one of the gambling rooms on Main street:
is u cripple, both legs being off below the
knee; quarrelsome when drunk. But,
according to the statement of Dugan, he
and the wounded man nave always been
Eood friends, roomiog together and never
having had any previous difficulty,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
FOUND 1T.
The Famous Gunsight Lode is Said to
Have Been RediscOyered.

The Famous Gunsight Lode is Said to
Have Been R~ediscovered.
Hundreds OF prospectors and miners in
Butte have heard of the lost Gunsieht
ledge. Even some OF them may have
crossed the valley OF the shadow of death
in California in search of that famous find.
Perhaps the bones OF acquaintance lie
bleaching on the sands OF that waterless
waste. The Los Angeles Herald o. a re.
cent late gives an account OF a trip made
by three men from that city in search Of
the fabulously rich ledge. They went via
the Cajon pass down the Mojave, over tho
Moiave desert in a northeasterly direction
from Barstow, passing by Blacks ranch
and south OF Panamint around the loot of
the Armagosa Mountains in that cauldron
OF fire, Death Valley. They followed the
presumed trail of Goulder, the discoverer
OF the Gunaight ledge and of adjoining gold
Placers. They suffered everything but
death IN their weary search for
gold and the lost ledge. At last, in
digging Tor water they found nuggets of gold
OF from - to IS in value mixed in the
gravel. With renewed hoLs they extende
their explorations and marked of placer
claims. At last they struck ledges of gold.
bearing rock, together with others of silver
and lead, and Of copper and silver. Loca-
lions were made and staked out, and they
startad homeward for provisions and
needed rest. The finds are about 200
miles from Los Angeles, and as water is
dry washing will be used in OBJ
tanning the gold from the placers. Time +
will tell as to the value of the discoveries
to nave been made by these pros.
There will be time enough to |
for this mining purgatory after the
snow.c1ouds roll by. |
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
TIME TABLE,
SUMMONS.

In the District Court OF the Second Judicial Dis.
tI1ct Of the Territory of Montana, in and FIR
the County of Silver Bow.
Geo. W. Far1in aud Joseph a Far1tn,
Plaintiff.
We,
W. T. Balland. John Quinn, A. Martin. M g
Finn, VIM. Robinson. Sarah F. Grant, Joseph
Grennon ct al.
Defendants.
me people OF the Territory of Montana send
greeting to w. T. Balland. John Quinn, A. Mar
TIN, NJ. 8. Finn. VIM. Robinson, Sarah F, Grant
ana Joseph Grennon, ct al. defendants.
brought against you by the above named "a piainn
IN IN the District Court of the Second Judicial
District OF the Territory of Montana, in and for
c cne GGonay e. silver Bow, and to answer the
cluelve OF me day OF ~serv1ce) after the service on
you OF this summons, if served within this
tS;a or, If served out of this county, but in
IN forty days; or judgment by default will be
said complaint.
against said defendants for the recovery Of the
possession Of that certain quartz lode mining
claim situated and bearing in Summit Valley
Territory, and every part 9G thereof eS1lo ocsted MG pnoWn
and called the Emma lode claim and more nar.
tic9larly described by the official survey thereof
a. follows. to wit: Lot 1s1 A and B. Beginning
AZ the eOutn west corner, number one (M. from
which the quarter 60 section corner on the south
BOUNDARY %aS Of section 10, township S, north Of
south deg. 81 min. west. 1874 feet distant and
cunning thsn hence north 50 deg. IS min, east 1'oes
thence south 50 deg. Is min. west I.OSS feet
t5en n. e south % deg. IS min, east 600 feet to the
Rlace OF beginning. And containing an area Of
thirteen and IS 100 acres, and for the sum of i've
[ ho99ian dollars damages for unlawfully with
of five thousand dollars, the value Of the rents
issues and profits Of said above described prem,
And you, are hereby notified that il YOU fail to
lpPear and answer said complaint as above re-.
luired, the said plaintiff will take a defan Mt
,ga1nst you and apply to the court for the relief
'layeo ior In the complaint of plaintiffs fled
'iven under my hand and the Seal of the Dis
trlct Court OF the Second District of the Terri
tory Of Montana. in aud for the County Of Sill
yer Bow, this 10Th day of December, in The wear
OF our LORD one thousand eight hundred and
[sEAL.1 NJ. r. HrNnrp,o>, c,.
Robinson & stapleton, p''' 'ieiA'
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
SENSIBLE ANENDMENTS.

The House in Committee Of the Whole
adopted some sensible amendments to the
variety theater bill which divests it Of it,
former jug-handle feature and includes
some other places whsrs in~toxicants are
sold. Next to RELOCATING the whole matter
to town and city authorities for their de-
termination the House adopted the proper
course in the premises. The amendnsnts
are what TIE MINER has contendsd for
from the beginning. 1t has taken tho
and maintained it that tho greater
should be included in the lesser evil and il
the sale OF intoxicants be prohibited in
variety theaters it should also be prohibit
ted in gambling saloons and houses Of pros
.titution. The amendments not only cover
these places but forbids ito sale in concert
rooms, music halls and every other place
where instrumental and vocal music il car
risd on, This il . sweeping measure and II
it become q law will confins retail liquor
selling to dram shops alone.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
3Ee. , r~pea!s all eenAietiuR aeta.

The struggle for the Senatorship bv the
Indiana Legislature was finally ended ves.
terday by Robinson-labor m~ember-yot.
ing for Turpin, thus giving the latter a
majority OF all the votes cast. The Repub-
a raised objections for the purpose ~
transferring the contest from the ~i.eo;s,a.
tore to the United States Senate. hopino
onat body would, through narrow parti.
sanship. award the seat to Har-
r'son. We very much mistake tia
mental makeup OF many Republican sena.
tors il they do not, without hesitation.
give Judge Turpie his seat. The ending Of
the struggle in the Indiana leo.
lslature was q most d~ispraealnl
upon the part OF Republican
members OF that body and reveals q bitter
ness and narrow-mindedness u-nsurn....d
since the days Of the reconstruction Of tb.
south when Democratic members Of Con.
srees were counted out without a .ha.5o~
q cause and their seats siYsu to Republ.
sans.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
The Masculine Comtesse de Paris.

The Comtesse de Paris is to her husband
what steam is to the locomotive. He would
be inert without her. She is q woman of
masculine habits, although devoid of much
intellectual capacity. Notwithstanding her
manish ways, she has been a mother eight
times, and has six living children. Having
been brought up in Spain in the midst of the
intrigues her father, the Due de M~ontpensier,
fomented against Isabella when she was
queen, she is ready for anything in the way
of a political plot, and has a Partially for
the pronunciamento. Her tastes are eques-
TRAN and sylvan. She is fond Of hunting,
shooting, and could drive a f%our-in-hand as
cleverly as any member of the coaching club.
Early to bed and early to rise is her way.
Her nose is long n hooked, and dips at the
end. The Graces and she are utter stran-
gers. Her voice is strong, and the habit OF
speaking to deaf relations has robbed it of all
when she sings. 1t is then a
fine mezzo-soprano. She is masterful in the
direction of her household, and shows the
passion for saving money. The mar
riage Of her brother Antonio to the Infanta
Eulalia is said to have been a cause of disap-
pointment to her. Had be died unmarried,
or without issue, before his father, she would
have been the sole heiress of the Due dc
Montpensier, who is, as the world knows,
enormously rich.-Modern Society.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
Butte High School.

The literary exercises Of the high school
will be given by second, year:pupils to-mor-
row afternoon at 8 p. M. All friends and
patrons Of the school are cordially invited.
Below is the programme of exercises:
Chorus-By High School.
Reading-Ballad OF Ronald Care-Sadie
Sabolsky.
Recitation-Maud Knowlton.
ssay-Quicksilver-Dave Walker.
Duett-Etude Galoppe-Mary Napton
and Sue Baldwin.
Essay ON Ambition-Helen Engel.
Recitation-George Mayberg.
Rsading-The Black-eyed Rebel-Bertha
Young.
Duett-The Wandering Jew-Berg Muller.
Essay-Rome and the Romans-Richard
Trembath.
Recitation-Curiew Will not Ring To-
night-Carrie Kenyon.
Essay-School-days-Sarah Jenkins.
Chorus-By High School.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
VAN G DEFEAT.

The Chicago Herald in discussing the
feeling in Nebraska over the defeat Of Ssna-
tor Van Wyck for reelection to the United
States Senate, psrtinently observes: "A
thick and thin Republican organ fippantly
dismisses the Van Wyck question by say
ing that the sorrow Of the Democratic
organs over the defeat Of that gentleman
in Nebraska 10 the best evidence that the
Republicans Of that state made NO mis-
take by electing Mr.. Paddock in his placs.
This would pass Is clever political thrust
il it were strictly true.
It 50 happens that the defeat Of Van
Wyck'is mourned by Republican nswspa-
pers as well al by Democratic newspapers,
and it 10 rejoiced in by Democratic .
papers as we'll as by Republican news.
papers. Party makes little differ
sncs with the monopoly organs.
They hang together. The Democratic ring
organs in Nebraska were a. Jealous in their
opposition to Van Wyck a. were the Re-
publican ring organs. They are mot mourn
ing his defeat. They are rejoicing in it. and
Of them have not yet got through
congratulating themselves that they were
able to use their beggarly little imitation OF
q Democratic party to accomplish the
will OF the Nebraska railroad and land
The newspapers which have voiced tho
public regret over Van Wyck's dsleat are
not SO much Democratic or Republican as
are anti-monopoly and anti-ring.
they have not mourned him because he il
. Republican or because he is a Democrat,
.nt because he is an heasst representative
dated or seduced int q betrayal Of them.
II more Democratic than Republican pa
pers regret the fate that has overtaksn this
servant Of the Nebraska farmers
70 much the more honor to the Demo-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
THE MINERS BUSINESS.

In the local columns OF yesterday
mornings MINER the question was asked
Would it not be we'll for the janitor in
charge OF the West Park street school
house, during the cold spell at least, to al
low the children to enter their respective
class rooms as soon as they arrive, rather
nan to keep them waiting in the cold CORR.
dors until the second bell rings?"
We understand the attention of the Rev.
il. Russell. principal OF the school, was
called to this paragraph yesterday, when
he replied that "THE MINER should attend
to it's own business, and he would attend
to his" That is just what TnE MINER ia
doing. In q quiet, unobtrusive manner II
asked . question which voiced the feeling Of
many parents in the school district. While
Sne mercury wa low down in the thirties
little children have been forced to remain
IN the cold corridors Of the building. sim.
ply because the rules Of the school pro-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
A Months Business.

The Butte Postofice transacted the fol-
lowing business during the month of Jan.
uary:
Domestic orders-Number issued. 687.
aggregating $l1,773.49, fees on the same
being $8O.45. Number of domestic orders
paid. 181, a~ggregating 81, 3O2. 82.
Foreign orders-Number issned, 299.
a,ggregating $6,977.92 fees, 1910. Mum.
Der OF foreign orders paid, z, aggrseating
Postal notes-Numbsr issued, $40. 40.
g~regating 1867. SO. fees, $9.87. Number Of
notes paid, "a amounting to $17O.O3
Total number OF money orders and DOS.
tai notes issued. 1915, amounting to $40.
41o.oo; total lees. $166.42. Total num-
Der paid, 272, amounting to 81. 81.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
ELI. PERKINS.

TIE MINER il in receipt OF a little sheet
gotten up by the "New York Lecture
Bureau" filled with the so.called witty
sayings OF Eli Perkins and containing the
announcement in double-leaded article
that the lecturer twill 90 over the Santa
Fe and Southern Pacific to San Francisco,
over tho Central PaciGs and California g.
2255iss gBsert aRea 4 dihaSP fs e kaaik AKas t Hf
will hazard his precious limbs and life over
these several railroads for the purpose of
giving the semi-barbarians Of the West and
Great Northwest another opportunity to
hear him repeat his brilliant lecture on the
PHILOSOPHY OF Wit and Humor." Mr..
Perkins viii be open for engagements to
exhibit himself and convulse his audience
with laughter for the Insignificant sum of
$3.50 a night. OF course Subject to consid-
able reduction when convenient dates or
open dates are taken"
1t goes without saying that the good peo.
pie OF Butte-"the wickedest city in the
West"-cannot deny themselves the pl>as-
ure of again listening to Eli. They want
to hear from his v lips all about the
gambling saloons, concert halls and other
p aces OF resort in the Silver City. They
to hear him tell how the women and
children, the negros and Cinnamon, the
students and the roughs. the preachers and
the laymen all crowd around the roulette
tables on Main street, and from morn till
night, and from light till morn, auid the
Tunes OF tobacco smoke and bad whisky.
hazard and rehazard their last dollar on a
throw. They want to hear him re-
peat his pleasant little story OF the COW
boys entering the concert halls and thea
'ers OF the city, and shooting out the
lights Tor pastime, and occasionally taking
! shot at an actor or actress who doesn't |
varble just to suit them. They want the
Eli to serve out these
harming tales upon the platform-not to
'rite them to New York papers at a penny
line. They want to be told all about
and nc one can tell them more
'ittily and a%cceptably and cheaply than
he funny Eli at $3.50 a night. And when
genial lecturer shall have handed out
lis life-giving thoughts to the denizens of
he Golden State and tickled the souls OF
he web-!ooted Oregonians with his chest
US favored Jokes and mouldy sayings he
hould not fail when on his way "back over
Northern Pacific" to stop a few nights
!, wicked Butte" and soothe the savage
reasts OF it's citizens with the music of his .
dice. Yes, Eli. come to Butte by all
lears. Already its silver-ribbed noun.
Inns are undergoing the throes of parturi.
on and in the ~fullness of the hour Of your
rival they will yield their rich treasures
your capacious pockets. t
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05

The celebrated Helena water case having
bsen decided by the territorial supreme
court against the city the good people OF
ne tewn On Last Chance must devise other
means to obtain an increased supply of
pure water. According to one OF the news
papers Of that city a portion OF it's present
supply consists OF IN unpleasant admix-
sure OF tad poles and worms, and west
s'ders h have an abundance OF the pure.
seel huid brought to their doors from the
everything mountain springs above them,
. entertain a dislike for worms, are COM
Ds'''a' when they visit the capital city, to
resort 10 imported mineral waters to as
"aass their thirst. Worms or Bethesda
water new stare the visitor to Helena in
the iase.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05

Tls Jersey City striking long-shoremen
committed . very foolish act in attacking
ssns n~sl-aaisn men who were employed in
their places. Such deeds Of violence are
calculated to ALLEVIATE the sympathy OF
thsss who spouse the strikers cause. Vio-
lSnss in such cases never pays.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
THE VARIETY BILL.

When Representative White introduced
his bill prohibiting the sale Of Intoxicating
liquors in variety theatsrs The MINER in.
timated that it was just possible the zen.
tleman didn't know what he was doing. It
commended there were other places which
should be included in tho bill 90 that the
prohibition would include the greater AZ
we'll ~ the lesser evils. Among them it
mentioned houses Of prostitution, low
dens OF vice and rooms in which gambling
shall be carried ON. Tho House in Com.
mittee OF the Whole Wednesday amended
Mr.. Whites bill 80 as to include other
places with the variety theater. These
amendments are in the direct line of
the wishes Of tho large majority
OF our citizens, but there may be some
doubt whether, with all the amendments.
the bill specifically prohibits the sale OF
intsxieants in brothels. The second sec-
tion may cover those places, but
the language may be made palmer 50 10 to
every doubt upon tho question. The
following is the bill.
SEcrloN /. 1t shall hereafter be unlawful
for any person or persons, company, Cd.
ISOLATION, frn or corporation to sell or
give away, or to deliver any malt, vinous. |
or Intoxicating liquors OF any
nature in any variety theater or show or
place wherein is operated, conducted or
played, any dramatic, operate or minstrel,
vaaderville. sketch, acts, or theatrical play
Dr performances.
SRe. 2. That hereafter it shall be unlaw.
u Y0E A0V noHann naNa@no III
evaporation to sell or dispose of any spirit. |
lsas, u or malt liquors In any room. |
AL or other place where women or minors
DFe employed, or are allowed to assemble |
- the purpose Of the business carried op
SRe. 3. That hereafter it shall be unlaw-
u tsr any person, company or CORPORA
den to sell or dispose OF any spirituous.
'i2oss Of malt liquors in any room or
.thsr Plaes wherein is carried ON any gamb-
" or ether game in which money or other
'aluable thing IL hazarded.
e q. That hereafter it shall be unlaw.
Tor any person or persons, or
,srDoratien to sell or dispose OF any spir.
eusoe, viaous or malt liquors in any puh.
le concert room, music hall or other place
mere instrumental or vocal music in prae-
Iced Or carried on.
SIC. 3. It shall hereafter be unlawful in
his territory for any person or persons.
smpany. association, Arm or corporation
sell or to give away or deliver any malt.
'asus. spirisuous or intoxicating LIQUORS
any nature in any hall or roon vhere
'.blis dansisg 10 engaged in.
De. g.. Every violation Of The provis.
ons q shis law shall subject the violstor
% . Ane Of $500.
Bee. Z provides that the aues ahall On %o
he ssheol fund.
BIO. J provides that this act shall he :,
erss iron AID after the frst day of .Iulv
.S97. '"'5
See. . r"pea!s all eenAietiur aets |,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
NO TRUTH IN 1T.
The Report that q Northern Pacific
Train Went Through a Trestle
UnfOunded.

humors we're rife on the streets yesterday
afternoon that the east-bound passenger
train on the Northern Pacific went through
a trestle in O'Keefe's canyon, about fifteen
miles vest OF Missoula, resulting in a terri
bic loss OF life. On investigation it was
found that there was no basis of truth for
the report. Tie only accident occurring
the Northern Pacific, except that at
reported elsewhere, was near
saltwater, a station down on tho Yellow
river, about forty miles west of
Billings. Two coaches of the west-bound
passenger train left the track, but no one
was injured. The wreck was soon cleared
away, and the Northern Pacific officials
at Butte report their road open from one
to the other last night.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05

The streets Of the city were full ei ru-
'mors yesterday concerning railroad acct
the limo Of the Northern Pacific. We are
pleased to state that the only foundation
in fact for tho heart-rending stories which
were afoat are the almost harmless acct
dent near Saltwater and the unavoidable
accident at Garrison. The MINERS special
dispatches this morning give all the partic-
ulare Of both,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
Started On.

The Hecla Consolidated Mining COMPANY.
located at Glendale, is again in full opera,
ton. Their mines at Lion City are look
ing well, ore bodies recently exposed
are very rich. The company expects to
start up another blast furnace at the
smeiter as soon as the carpenters can finish
tne roofing: There is not much snow at
u'enoale' although around Lion City there
70 Q n than ct any time for the past
fifteen years. ~
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
1t Cost Him &61.

James A. Adair, who was arrested for
assaulting his girl" Lille Greer, was ar.
ralgned before Police Judge Mediation last
evening. He got $50 and costs, which he
promptly paid. On the other charge, rob-
berry, he was acquitted. the complaining
witness, Mics Greer, paying the costs.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
A Meaderyille Mine,

piece of ground in the Mat lode at Meader-
vile. Development work is being pushed
on it. and when the smelter is again
started up ore shipments will be made.
Large quantities of ore are in the bins, as
but afew small shipments were made before
the shutdown.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05

Contrary to the predictions OF our eve
ming contemporary, who contended that
the return Of Secretary OF the Treasury
Manning to his post would depreciate the
market price Of silver, the value OF that
metal has gradually appreciated until it is
now quoted at 1925. As the foreign de-
maRd for silver 10 increasing, it's market
value will doubtless soon reach a higher
1gure.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-05
Fire BRIGADE Oficers.

At the annual meeting last night of Butte
Brigade No. 1 the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
Chict Engineer-Simon Hauswirth.
Assistant Chief Ensineer-Frank B.
Secretary-C. e. Ksster.
Treasurer-Geo. G. Fitschen,
Trustees-6eorge II. Casey. H. McNrur.
ray, o. X. Lewis, David Meikleiohn. Chsa.
Bowman.